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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.82, 11,008.08 and 2,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.82, 11,008.08 and 2,407.71 is: 3,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.82 : 11,008.08 = 2,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.82/11,008.08 = 2,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.82x = 11,008.08 × 2,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.82x = 26,504,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,504,264.30/7,337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.01

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